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Is Your Metal Roof Suitable for Solar Panels?
Solar Panel Issues on Metal Roofs Are you thinking of having solar panels installed on your galvanised metal roof? Read on to see why this isn’t such a great idea… So, you’ve done all the research you can to work out the best deal for your situation: you’ve worked out the kilowatts required per hour, … Read more
Velux Blinds – Blockout or Venetian?
Velux Blinds Velux have a range of blinds that offer different levels of light control. All Velux blinds are tailor made to fit perfectly to each size skylight or roof window. The big question however is Blockout or Venetian? So often this presents a conundrum for our clients. Which is best? Of course it will … Read more
Introducing Bluescope’s Colorbond Metallic Steel
Colorbond steel has a myriad of uses: roofing, guttering, fencing, sheds, walling. It’s used with great versatility in traditional to contemporary to ultra modern situations. One of the latest products added to Bluescope’s product range is Colorbond Metallic Steel. A new paint type and production method has enabled the placement of mica particles in the … Read more
Leafguard – Roofrite shares its product knowledge with you
Leafguard – A life without leaves… Thinking of installing leafguard? Not sure whether to bother at all or are you just putting off doing it because deciding which one to go with is a bit overwhelming? Certainly there are a myriad of products available – off the shelf and from the internet. First of all, let … Read more
Happy World Plumbing Day!
March 11 is World Plumbing Day! Here’s a small excerpt from the World Plumbing Council that explains what it’s all about: “World Plumbing Day is an international event on March 11 initiated by the World Plumbing Council celebrating the important role plumbing plays in the health and safety of modern society.” Reece have an article … Read more
Colorbond Chimney Capping Melbourne
Colorbond Chimney Capping Stops Water Ingress & Bees Colorbond Chimney Capping – A Horror Story Ever heard a buzzing sound in your unused chimney only to investigate and discover the makings of a beehive beginning in there? Or worse, had the bees make their way from the chimney to take up residence in your loungeroom … Read more
Cover your pergola with multiwall or solid polycarbonate
Tips for using your pergola year round Renovating your back yard? What about covering your pergola so you can use it year round? Installing a retractable awning is a great option for creating shade in your back yard but windy conditions, common during Summer in Melbourne, often mean you have to retract the awning … Read more
Gutter Cleaning Prevents Roof Leaks in Melbourne
Did you get caught out in Melbourne’s recent storms with built up leaf matter and debris in your guttering causing water to backflow into your house? Gutter cleaning on an annual or bi-annual basis would, of course, have prevented this occurring. Gutter cleaning does have other benefits. For example, regular gutter cleaning will prevent leaf matter … Read more
Replacing your guttering? 11 Questions you should ask
Are you replacing your guttering soon? Here’s eleven questions to ask the guttering estimator when you’re considering replacing your guttering. When you’re getting a quote to replace your guttering, it can be hard to know what questions to ask of the estimator beyond how much and how soon, particularly if you don’t know anything about … Read more